Looks like the next flight might be indefinitely delayed….
S35 definitely had an engine explode during testing. After the bright flash, the exhaust can be seen turning an orange-brown. This typically is seen during engine RUDs. Here is a comparison of S35 static fire and a Raptor RUD at McGregor yesterday:
S35’s 6 Engine Static Fire Test tonight.
Replay footage from @NASASpaceflight shows an object flying out of the flame trench.
Hopefully it didn’t come off the ship!
I've got a bad feeling about S35's Raptors after viewing some closeup video captured by @StarshipGazer 👀
Looks like engine 5 (leeward RVac) might have let go with at least the other RVacs aborting shortly after. Unclear if the center engines aborted at the same time or if they aborted shortly after resulting in one of the visible flashes.
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